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Our son Joaquin Oliver (17) was killed inside his school. We use urban art as creative confrontation to expose mass shooting disastrous effects in America.
Gun violence leaves far too many empty seats at the Thanksgiving table. Joaquin should still be here.
As we remember him, we honor the 40,000 lives taken each year.
If you’re remembering someone taken by gun violence, share their name and story so we can honor them together.
As we remember him, we honor the 40,000 lives taken each year.
If you’re remembering someone taken by gun violence, share their name and story so we can honor them together.
November 27, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Gun violence leaves far too many empty seats at the Thanksgiving table. Joaquin should still be here.
As we remember him, we honor the 40,000 lives taken each year.
If you’re remembering someone taken by gun violence, share their name and story so we can honor them together.
As we remember him, we honor the 40,000 lives taken each year.
If you’re remembering someone taken by gun violence, share their name and story so we can honor them together.
On November 14th, 2019, at Saugus High School, 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who had just celebrated her birthday, and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed. Three others were injured in the mere 16 seconds the shooting lasted.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
November 14, 2025 at 11:16 PM
On November 14th, 2019, at Saugus High School, 15-year-old Gracie Anne Muehlberger, who had just celebrated her birthday, and 14-year-old Dominic Blackwell were killed. Three others were injured in the mere 16 seconds the shooting lasted.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
We honor their memories by fighting to #EndGunViolence.
After our time in Los Angeles, we made a pit stop in El Paso to visit our mural painted by @moliver00.bsky.social in 2019!
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After our time in Los Angeles, we made a pit stop in El Paso to visit our mural painted by @moliver00.bsky.social in 2019!
Thank you to everyone who joined a potluck-style gathering with Manny and Patricia!
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
November 12, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined a potluck-style gathering with Manny and Patricia!
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
We enjoyed sharing updates about the LA run of “Guac: A One Man Show” and our projects in the works.
#EndGunViolence
Less than two years before he was killed in the a school shooting, Joaquin Oliver tweeted:
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
November 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Less than two years before he was killed in the a school shooting, Joaquin Oliver tweeted:
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
“If you died tomorrow, would you be okay with the effort you put into those you love?”
Let’s honor Joaquin’s words and fight for a world where no more lives are stolen by gun violence.
#EndGunViolence
So many lives taken by gun violence will never have the chance to vote. We owe it to them to use ours.
Go vote!
Go vote!
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
So many lives taken by gun violence will never have the chance to vote. We owe it to them to use ours.
Go vote!
Go vote!
We are so thankful to Center Theatre Group for helping us amplify Joaquin’s message!
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
November 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
We are so thankful to Center Theatre Group for helping us amplify Joaquin’s message!
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
To everyone who came out— we appreciate you! This show gains unstoppable power through connecting with the audience. You were all fantastic!
#JoaquinOliver #VivaGuac #CTGLA #EndGunViolence #OneManShow
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Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
October 31, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Since the Sandy Hook tragedy, more than 1.3 million Americans have been shot.
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
We invite gun violence survivors to join us in Washington, D.C. for a 3-day trip to attend the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
Register Here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
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October 31, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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We haven’t forgotten that it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month— and we hope you don’t, either.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
October 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
We haven’t forgotten that it’s National Domestic Violence Awareness Month— and we hope you don’t, either.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #GunViolencePrevention #EndGunViolence
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Incredible experience.
Support it if it’s near you.
Support it if it’s near you.
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 30, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Incredible experience.
Support it if it’s near you.
Support it if it’s near you.
“Guac,” a one-man show, turns one father's grief into activism
Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
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Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
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“Guac,” a one-man show, turns one father's grief into activism
Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
www.cbsnews.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:09 AM
“Guac,” a one-man show, turns one father's grief into activism
Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v... @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
Manuel Oliver, writer and performer, talks about his one-man show, “Guac,” honoring his son who was killed in the 2018 Parkland shooting.
www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/v... @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy
Parkland parents launch ‘30 Under 30’ to honor victims of gun violence
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Parkland parents launch ‘30 Under 30’ to honor victims of gun violence
The parents of Parkland shooting victim Joaquin Oliver have launched a new campaign honoring young people killed by gun violence.
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October 27, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Parkland parents launch ‘30 Under 30’ to honor victims of gun violence
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ATTENTION: Lush Cosmetic's Bloom A New Day Activation is in 2nd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
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#AnthemAwards
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
October 24, 2025 at 3:55 PM
ATTENTION: Lush Cosmetic's Bloom A New Day Activation is in 2nd place to win an Anthem Community Voice Award! 👏
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
Rally the troops to celebrate now!:
celebrate.anthemawards.com/PublicVoting...
#AnthemAwards
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 23, 2025 at 11:33 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
At the Kirk Douglas Theatre, see GUAC through November 2nd.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, photos by John Sciulli.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver - art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, in association with Change the Ref.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
October 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver - art by Shepard Fairey, co-written by James Clements, directed by Michael Cotey, in association with Change the Ref.
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
An unforgettable, unflinching performance about love, loss & action.
Now thru Nov 2 at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
🎟️ centertheatregroup.org/guac
Our show “GUAC” premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last night in LA! If you’re in the area, grab your tickets now, as the show is playing through November 2nd!
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 15, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Our show “GUAC” premiered at the Kirk Douglas Theatre last night in LA! If you’re in the area, grab your tickets now, as the show is playing through November 2nd!
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
We are ready to bring Joaquin’s message to more audiences. In Guac’s own words… “LET’S GO!”
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
GUAC by Manuel Oliver.
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
October 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
GUAC by Manuel Oliver.
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
This unforgettable performance pulls zero punches and speaks to anyone who has ever loved, lost, or dreamed of making a difference.
The Kirk Douglas Theatre becomes a space for celebration and to hold a rallying cry.
www.centertheatregroup.org/shows-ticket...
Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles
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Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles
After losing his son in the Parkland school shooting, Manuel Oliver is fighting gun violence with theater and AI in a one-man show, ‘Guac,’ at the Kirk Douglas Theatre.
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October 14, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Parkland Father Manuel Oliver Brings One-Man Show 'Guac' To Los Angeles
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www.forbes.com/sites/davidh...
A Father’s Fight: ‘Guac’ at Kirk Douglas confronts toll of school shootings
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A Father’s Fight: ‘Guac’ at Kirk Douglas confronts toll of school shootings
Manuel Oliver immigrated to the U.S. from Venezuela seeking a safer place to raise his family. Then on Feb. 14, 2018, his son, Joaquin “Guac” Oliver was killed at Marjory
www.argonautnews.com
October 9, 2025 at 9:40 PM
A Father’s Fight: ‘Guac’ at Kirk Douglas confronts toll of school shootings
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www.argonautnews.com/arts_and_eve...
Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action
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Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports | Fort Lauderdale
CORAL GABLES, FLA. (WSVN) - Families of victims of gun violence gathered to deliver a message of action to Florida Sen. Rick Scott. The group,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://wsvn.com/news/l...
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October 9, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Families of gun violence victims gather at Sen. Rick Scott’s Coral Gables office to demand action
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Throughout October, we will be highlighting the connection between gun violence and domestic violence. Too often, the two are closely intertwined.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
October 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Throughout October, we will be highlighting the connection between gun violence and domestic violence. Too often, the two are closely intertwined.
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October
#NationalDomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence #October